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Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
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Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Maronite Cathedral of Saint George is the cathedral of the Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Beirut in Lebanon. It was built between 1884 and 1894 AD in the neoclassical style of architecture and is inspired by the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. The cathedral was badly damaged during the Lebanese civil war, and was later restored and opened in 2000.
Site Information
Country: Lebanon
District: Beirut Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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Elevation: 34 m
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